JAMMU: Brother and sister of BSF jawan Gurnam Singh, who lost his life in a ceasefire violation by Pakistani snipers, want to join Indian defence services to serve the nation.
The duo shared their wish with actor Nana Patekar when he met the family of martyr.
The 65-year-old actor met the parents and relatives of late BSF Constable, who sacrificed his life while defending the border against armed infiltrators in Samba sector on Jammu International border.
“We wish to join BSF to serve the nation and safeguard our borders like my brother”, Gurnam’s sister Gurjeet Kaur told the actor during interaction.
Like his sister, Manjeet-younger brother of Gurnam also expressed his wish to join BSF.
“You are family of a brave heart martyr. Nation salutes you. We are proud of you. He was the real hero,” Patekar said.
Entire family of Gurnam including his father Kulbeer Singh, mother Jaswant Kaur, brother Manjeet, sister Gurjeet and grand father met the actor. (AGENCIES)